Sr Procurement Officer - Puratos

Do you have the appetite to Grow Your Magic Consumers everywhere are increasingly conscious of the quality of the food they eat. BanoPuratos develops produces and distributes a unique range of ingredients for bakers pastrychefs and chocolatiers who demand the very highest quality. BanoPuratos group is a rapidly growing jointventure in the Middle East with 354 employees in 7 countries and a consolidated turnover of over 100 M in 2022. Our passion for innovation pioneering spirit and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at BanoPuratos so magical.

Position Overview

Based at BanoPuratos in Saudi Arabia we are currently seeking a:

Senior Procurement Officer (Riyadh)

• Monitor and assess supplier performance against KPIs taking necessary actions to address any issues and improve overall supplier performance.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and establish contingency plans to ensure business continuity.
• Continuously identify costsaving opportunities and drive efficiency in procurement processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards in all procurement activities including adherence to internal policies and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the Procurement Manager in conducting strategic plan for the department.
• Prepare stock analysis report taking into consideration movement of items and feedback from Sales Managers and submit it to the Procurement Manager on a timely manner.
• Coordinate requisition process by reviewing the submitted forms and quotations issue purchase orders and other documents related to the procurement function.
• Maintain accuracy of purchase order including items quantities due dates special instructions and terms conditions and receipt dates.
• Verify current inventory levels and keep records to prevent inventory gaps. Prepare daily reports requested by the Procurement Manager on the procurement cycle in order to ensure product delivery according to the time scheduling.
• Record on the system the finalized quotations and stock movements and perform regular stock analysis.
• Verify and crosscheck the incoming shipments stock.
• Maintain an updated database with accurate information about suppliers.
• Enrol all upcoming shipments with necessary insurance if needed in order to avoid any damages or loss in transit.
• Ensure that all special orders are signed by customers and placed on the system.
• Review all customs documents and formalities and coordinate with the shipping agency in case of discrepancies in order to clear shipments on time and avoid demurrages and port shortage fees.
• Followup and communicate with suppliers about updates order status material specifications inquiries and other issues.

Profile

• 4 to 7 years of stock management or goods purchasing experience.
• Bachelor degree in Finance Accounting or any related field.
• Fluent in English. Arabic is a plus.
• Knowledge of procurement cycle policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze data from different sources and write accurate reports to progress in the procurement cycle.

Offer

BanoPuratos provides a dynamic entrepreneurial environment that encourages our people to take initiatives and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Of course BanoPuratos offers a competitive package but additionally offers you a position that you can further develop and shape.

Job Requirements

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